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YD12 FYA

2012 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,247 mi
Last recorded127,247 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Swift52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 127,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 104,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,362 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,790 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,592 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 14 Feb 2018 40,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 33,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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YD12 FYA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 52,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD12 FYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Swift is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 FYA registered?

YD12 FYA is a 2012 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YD12 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 FYA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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